Chordate Collection (page 3)

Painted tunicate (Clavelina picta), Cienaga de Zapata National Park, Matanzas Province, Cuba

Abandonded fishing gear in seagrass meadow, with red sea squirt (Halocynthia papillosa), Samaria National Park, Chania, Crete, Greece

Kaleidoscopic image of Tunicates including Golden seasquirt (Polycarpa aurata) Lembeh Strait, North Sulawesi, Indonesia

Bearded vultures (Gypaetus barbatus), lithograph, published in 1882
Bearded vultures (Gypaetus barbatus) in alpine landscape, Lithograph, published in 1882

Thrushes (Turdidae), lithograph, published in 1882
Thrushes (Turdidae): Song thrush (Turdus philomelos, bottom), Mistle thrush (Turdus viscivorus), Fieldfare (Turdus pilaris), Blackbird (Turdus merula)

Amphipod (Amphipoda) living inside sea squirt (Rhopalaea sp. ) Anilao, Batangas, Luzon, Philippines
Amphipod (Amphipoda) living inside sea squirt (Rhopalaea sp.) Anilao, Batangas, Luzon, Philippines. Verde Island Passages, Tropical West Pacific Ocean

Lionfish, Pterois volitans, Philippines
A trio of Lionfish (Pterois volitans) hunt above a reef in the Philippines; Philippines

Lionfish, Philippines
Two Lionfish (Pterois volitans) search over hard coral for a meal at the edge of a drop off; Philippines

Black-spot angelfish, Fiji
The black-spot angelfish (Genicanthus melanospilos) goes by many common names, including spotbreast angelfish, Japanese swallowtail angelfish, spotbreast angelfish and swallowtail angelfish

animal behaviour, perching, physical stance, sitting, group of animals, flock of birds
Light-mantled albatross on a cliff top nest, on South Georgia Island in the Falklands

Wild Sports of South Africa, William Harris
Title page to William Harriss collection of drawings from 1839. Date: 1839

King Penguins, Aptenodytes patagonicus, in a bird colony on South Georgia Island, on the Falkland islands

Dr. John McLean holding a container of live insect specimen, attracting them using black light and mercury vapor, Stanley Park, British Columbia

Common stingray(Trygon pastinaca). Engraving after a drawing by a F.Padr󮠅 ngraving

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Short-eared Owl hunting over fallow field in winter Date:

Slender Loris or Loris tardigradus

The greater mouse-tailed bat (Rhinopoma microphyllum)
Illustration of The greater mouse-tailed bat (Rhinopoma microphyllum)

Pikaia fish swim along with trilobite invetebrates during the Cambrian Period
Pikaia fish swim together along with trilobite invetebrates in blue ocean waters during the Cambrian Period

Icelandic horse, Iceland

Chinstrap penguin with a blood stained chest beside a carcass, Antarctica

African fish eagles, Chobe National Park, Botswana

Japanese Macaques, Japanese Alps, Honshu Island, Japan

Japanese Macaques, Japanese Alps, Honshu Island, Japan

Japanese Macaques, Japanese Alps, Honshu Island, Japan

Icelandic horses, Iceland

Puffins on a lichen-covered cliff. Horned puffins, Fratercula corniculata, Lake Clark National Park, Alaska, USA

White-chested puffins, Fratercula corniculata, Horned puffins, Lake Clark National Park, Alaska, USA

Sandhill cranes, Grus canadensis, Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge, New Mexico, USA

Zebra, Equus quagga burchellii, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Tanzania, Africa

Cygnus cygnus, Whooper swans, on a frozen lake in Hokkaido

Reticulated giraffe, Kenya

Brown bear cubs, Lake Clark National Park, Alaska, USA

Brown bear cubs, Lake Clark National Park, Alaska, USA

Reticulated giraffe, Kenya

Brown bear, Lake Clark National Park, Alaska, USA

A dun coloured Icelandic horse with a thick brown mane

Horses in paddocks on a ranch in the snow at Palouse, Washington, USA

Gentoo penguins, Antarctica

African elephant herd, Botswana

Adelie penguin, Antarctica

A pair of mute swans in Lake Kawaguchi disrupt the reflection of Mt. Fuji, Japan

A pair of mute swans in Lake Kawaguchi in the reflection of Mt. Fuji, Japan

Japanese cranes, Hokkaido, Japan

Japanese cranes, Hokkaido, Japan

Cygnus cygnus, Whooper swans, on a frozen lake in Hokkaido

Brown bear, Katmai National Park, Alaska, USA

Brown bears, Katmai National Park, Alaska, USA

Grants zebras, Kenya

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Chordates: A Diverse and Fascinating Animal Group From the mysterious sea lampreys to the majestic llamas of Bolivia, chordates encompass a wide array of captivating creatures. These animals, characterized by their possession of a notochord at some stage in their life cycle, have intrigued scientists and nature enthusiasts for centuries. Take a journey through the animal kingdom and discover the incredible diversity within this group. Encounter the powerful blue wildebeest, known scientifically as Connochaetes taurinus, roaming freely across vast African plains. Marvel at the graceful greater kudu, Tragelaphus strepsiceros, with its magnificent spiral horns that adorn its head. Venture into wetlands where you might spot the great blue heron gracefully wading through shallow waters in Boundary Bay, British Columbia. This elegant bird captures our attention with its long legs and impressive wingspan. Travel back millions of years to witness ancient Cambrian animals brought to life through intricate artwork. Immerse yourself in an underwater world where nudibranchs like Nembrotha chamberlaini feed on tunicates (sea squirts) amidst vibrant coral reefs. Experience autumn's enchanting atmosphere in Germany's Harz Mountains as a roaring stag stands proudly by a tranquil stream. This historic painting from 1898 offers us a glimpse into nature's timeless beauty captured by talented artists. Embark on an adventure to Switzerland's Zurich Game Park and encounter ibexes gracefully navigating rocky terrains. Transported from an original 19th-century masterpiece, this digital reproduction allows us to appreciate these magnificent creatures up close. Witness history unfold as you delve into India's past - behold a working elephant tied to a palm tree or join an exhilarating tiger hunt from atop an elephant's back. These digital reproductions offer glimpses into moments frozen in time during the 19th century. Intriguing and diverse, chordates captivate our imagination with their unique characteristics and habitats.